Croatian engineering companies Dalekovod and Končar have secured new contracts worth a combined €53.8 million for a wind energy development in North Macedonia. The scope covers construction of the wind farm and transmission infrastructure needed to connect the project to the national electricity grid. The contracts are linked to a wind power development delivered by a company owned by Alcazar Energy, an investor based in the UAE.
Wind farm construction and grid connection scope
The larger contract is valued at €31.3 million and relates to construction of the wind power plant. A second contract, worth €22.5 million, covers grid connection works. These include development of a new 400/35 kV substation (Baltalija). The grid package also includes a double-circuit 400 kV transmission line intended to enable evacuation of generated electricity.
Project capacity and link to Štip development
The project is expected to deliver installed capacity of approximately 337.5 MW. It is widely associated with the planned Štip wind farm project. The Štip development is described as a flagship renewable investment within North Macedonia’s broader push to expand non-hydro renewable generation.
Regional transmission investment and Croatian participation
The involvement of Dalekovod and Končar reflects their role in Southeast Europe’s energy transition. Both companies have previously participated in transmission and infrastructure projects in North Macedonia. This latest contract further consolidates their position in the regional market for high-voltage grid and renewable integration projects.
The development aligns with a wider trend across the Western Balkans, where large-scale wind and solar projects are increasingly paired with significant transmission infrastructure investment. Such pairing is aimed at supporting grid stability while enabling higher shares of renewable energy in the system.
